- C 2796.
- File
- 1836, Dec. 7.
Part of Harpton Court Estate Records,
Whitmore's character of the Maltese is exaggerated on the unfavourable side; the true defect of the upper classes is ignorance and narrow mindedness; the opposition of the clergy to a free press has been overcome; trade with Italy and Spain; the ultimate triumph of the Radicals is certain, but they should compromise with the Whigs, who could be induced to side with the people against the aristocracy, postponing their permanent interests to their temporary resentment.